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Start your day with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning in the mornings! The guys tackle everything Toronto sports and beyond live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 6am-9am ET.

12 MINS AGO

All Roads Point to Canada vs. USA

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show! They discuss the women’s Olympic hockey tournament with thoughts on Canada’s tough matchup against Switzerland, whether this signals a changing of the guard for the Canadian team, and the possibility of the U.S. challenging for Gold. The conversation then shifts to the men’s tournament, breaking down the elimination round, Canada and USA as contenders, Sweden’s struggles, and the excitement of best-on-best competition. After the break, they’re joined by former NHL defenceman and three-time Stanley Cup champion, Alec Martinez (25:35) to share his impressions of the Olympic tournament, the overall level of play, the Americans’ chances of avoiding past disappointments, the likelihood of another Canada–U.S. showdown, and what that rivalry would mean for the game. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

48 min
35 MINS AGO

Blue Jays Camp Begins + Canada Gets by Switzerland

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Tuesday by celebrating the return of Blue Jays baseball as workouts begin. They react to manager John Schneider's speech outlining expectations for the season and discuss whether fans should anticipate another deep playoff run after last year’s near-World Series victory. The conversation shifts to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. entering his first season without Bo Bichette, how expectations may have evolved following his postseason performance, and how the team plans to move past last year’s disappointment in what could be an AL East-or-bust campaign. They also break down Canada’s narrow semi-final win over Switzerland in the Olympic women’s hockey tournament, highlighted by a hobbled Marie-Philip Poulin, and preview the Gold medal matchup against the United States. The discussion wraps with a look at the men’s tournament bracket and the preferred path to the final. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

51 min
23 HRS AGO

Binnington Belief, Crosby Influence + Sánchez Fit

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by coach Claude Julien, who discusses Canada's solid start in the tournament and the pressures that come as the bracket tightens. He compares coaching in the Stanley Cup Final to an Olympic knockout game and talks about Jordan Binnington’s poise. Later, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith (23:45) analyzes the Blue Jays’ trade for Jesús Sánchez, roster changes without Anthony Santander, and expectations for George Springer, Addison Barger, and Ricky Tiedemann. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

47 min
1D AGO

Canada on Business, NBA All-Star Reset & Morikawa’s Pebble Finish

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning bring in Sportsnet analyst Jason Bukala to explain why Team Canada has looked untouchable through three games and why the real tests only get louder from here. Bukala breaks down how Macklin Celebrini has fit right in beside superstar talent, the edge Canada has shown when things get scrappy, and how the goaltending has quieted what was supposed to be the one lingering question. They also keep one eye on Team USA, with Auston Matthews driving the Americans. In the back half, the guys dig into The Athletic poll calling the Dylan Cease contract the worst free agent deal and debate risk-versus-strikeout upside. The boys also touch on this year's NBA All-Star format and whether one strong showing can actually bring the event back, before circling Adam Silver’s latest anti-tanking talk. They finish at Pebble Beach, recapping Collin Morikawa's win to end a 28-month drought after a long delay sparked by Jacob Bridgeman’s adventure on the beach. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

50 min
1D AGO

NHL-Style Olympics, Curling Controversy & Jays Trade

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the show on Family Day with a quick nod to the holiday, before jumping straight into how unstoppable Team Canada’s men’s hockey team has looked through the group stage. The boys compare it to past Olympic runs and explain why this version feels different. They also touch on Tom Wilson’s fight and a wider debate about how close the tournament has moved toward an NHL style product, before running through how the quarterfinal bracket and qualifying round could shake out. They wrap by zooming out to the broader Olympic experience, including the curling controversy and trash talk, plus a quick nod to Canada getting its first Gold courtesy of Mikaël Kingsbury. To close the hour, they pivot to the Blue Jays’ trade for Jesús Sánchez and debate if he can a real everyday factor and how much of the move is a bet on loud contact and power. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

51 min
3D AGO

From Milan to Salt Lake, Virk Reacts and Peca Takes You Inside 2002

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out the week with Adnan Virk, starting with the high of Team Canada steamrolling Czechia and why it only fuels the belief this group can run the table. They pivot to the U.S. and land on their clearest advantage: a goalie group deep enough to carry a short tournament if they settle on the right guy early. From there, they shift to baseball and sort through the early bad news around Blue Jays camp and what it could mean for the 2026 season. Later, 2002 Olympic gold medalist Mike Peca (24:17), takes them inside the Salt Lake experience with stories from the room, including a Pat Quinn moment he still hasn’t forgotten. He also weighs in on Hockey Canada’s roster build, and the NHL level physicality showing up early in the tournament. They finish with Connor Bedard, and Peca’s read on how unfazed he’s been by the Team Canada omission and why his mindset stays locked on the present. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

47 min
4D AGO

The “If It Ain’t Broke” Hour + Binnington’s Blank Sheet

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open this episode by circling back to Team Canada’s 5–0 win over Czechia, including Jordan Binnington’s postgame “psycho goalie” stare. They look ahead to today's clash with Switzerland, react to Josh Morrissey's injury, and debate what’s even left for Canada to “learn” after such a complete opener. The conversation pivots to Blue Jays camp with José Berríos speaking publicly for the first time, weighing whether his “bad decision” comments sound like real closure or something that could linger, before touching on the Phillies moving on from Nick Castellanos. After the break, Justin Bourne (28:57) of Real Kyper & Bourne joins as the guys keep riding the high from Canada’s near-flawless opener. He zeroes in on the most Canadian subplot possible: Binnington looking calm, sharp, and comfortable, sparking the inevitable “so… what exactly is happening in St. Louis?” conversation. They wrap by looking ahead to Switzerland, what carries over, and whether anything needs tightening at all. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

51 min
4D AGO

Canada’s Men's & Women's Olympic Blueprint with Sean Reynolds

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out the week on Friday the 13th by reacting to Team Canada’s dominant 5–0 win over Czechia in its Olympic opener. They break down the pace and physical edge, the contributions throughout the lineup, and Jordan Binnington’s steady start in goal, before looking ahead to the back-to-back against Switzerland. Later, Sportsnet’s Sean Reynolds joins the show live from Milan to explain why Binnington’s opener changes the goaltending conversation, and how Canada’s NHL-level structure gives them a real edge. They also pivot to the women’s side, discussing the widening gap with the U.S., the latest on Marie-Philip Poulin, and what Canada’s upset blueprint would have to look like if they meet again for gold. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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Ben Ennis

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Brent Gunning

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Charles Davis

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354 Ratings

Great show

2025-10-17

Jonny Gate

Ben is amazing. Brent could be a bit slower paced but does have some funny quips. Great chemistry with Ben and Brent.
Please shut Gunning up

2025-05-15

AbbaerisBlueII

He sounds like he is snorting meth
Get a life 😂

2025-06-10

KW2042

There’s tons of things to do in the winter in Canada besides hockey and golf simulations.
Oh woe!

2025-05-01

Jammyjimmy

Hopefully all the telecoms are giving y’all monetary incentives - cos that’s what the T Dot is aaaall about - for all the weeping and wailing about Leafs ’25 ‘lack of success’. It’s farce masquerading as media hype, is what it is. Discuss.

Start your day with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning in the mornings! The guys tackle everything Toronto sports and beyond live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 6am-9am ET.